College of Humanities and Social Sciences
This course introduces students to expert strategies in reading, writing, researching, and presenting within English Language Arts teaching. Emphasis is placed on research-based approaches to comprehension, analysis, and rhetorical engagement, alongside the development of disciplinary knowledge and expectations. Students will apply these strategies to their own academic work, learn to communicate them effectively to others, and practice transferring them to varied teaching and learning contexts.
Addresses methods for approaching teaching and learning in English/Language Arts classrooms with a focus on learner-centered pedagogies. (Offered spring semester only)
Examines theories, current research on, and practical applications for embedding social and emotional learning competencies into discipline-specific content and provides pedagogies to support diverse student needs in the secondary classroom.
(GPA-3.0) and (
EED 308 with a minimum grade of B- and
STEP 161 with a minimum grade of S)
Content covers the writing process, writing-to-learn, and language and writing development at the elementary level.
Addresses the diverse nature of the 21st century classroom and evolving language and literacy pedagogies designed to meet the needs of contemporary learners.
Explores the underlying principles, theories, and methods associated with the teaching of English language arts in the secondary classroom.